Rev 1:12 | RWP | e4.org | To see the voice ( βλεπειν την φωνην ). The voice put for the person speaking. Having turned ( επιστρεψας ). First aorist active participle of επιστρεφω , from which also επεστρεψα , just before, for which verb see ; . Seven golden candlesticks ( επτα λυχνιας χρυσας ). See for λυχνια (lampstand). Symbols of the seven churches as explained in verse . See . for description of a seven-branched candlestick, but here the lampstands are separate.

‏ Revelation of John 1:12

To see the voice ( βλεπειν την φωνην ). The voice put for the person speaking.

Having turned ( επιστρεψας ). First aorist active participle of επιστρεφω, from which also επεστρεψα, just before, for which verb see Ac 15:36; 16:18.

Seven golden candlesticks ( επτα λυχνιας χρυσας ). See Mt 5:15 for λυχνια (lampstand). Symbols of the seven churches as explained in verse 20. See Ex 25:35ff. for description of a seven-branched candlestick, but here the lampstands are separate.